How far is Afton, WY from Laramie, WY?

The driving distance from Afton, WY to Laramie, WY is about 388.9 miles (625.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 291 miles (468.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
388.89 mi
06h 14m
Flight
290.96 mi
468.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
290.96 mi
Kilometers
468.26 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
388.89 mi
Kilometers
625.86 km
Drive Time
06h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laramie
Thu, Apr 16, 8:19 AM MDT
Return by in Afton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:33 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Afton
2026-04-16T02:05
Arrive Laramie
Thu, Apr 16, 8:19 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:14 PM to 1:44 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Afton
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Superior
WY

Town of the United States

From Afton
193.5 mi
03h 07m
To Laramie
195.4 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Afton and Laramie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Afton and Laramie.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

    135 m · 25 sec · East 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 89

    30.9 mi · 36 min · US Highway 89

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US Highway 30

    98 mi · 1 hr 47 min · US Highway 30

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    243 mi · 3 hr 59 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East: West Curtis Street

    1745 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Curtis Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Curtis Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Ivinson Avenue

    111 m · 12 sec · East Ivinson Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    61 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Afton and Laramie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
243 mi · 62%
US Highway 30
98 mi · 25%
US Highway 89
40.4 mi · 10%
West Curtis Street
1.38 mi
Washington Street
1.25 mi
I 80 East
1.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

243 mi · 03h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+97.9 mi
291 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Superior
03h 07m from Afton
Leave By
11:32 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow leaving Afton and Mostly Sunny near Laramie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Afton to Laramie?

The road trip is about 388.9 miles (625.9 km) and usually takes 06h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.5 miles from Afton and 195.4 miles from Laramie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 291 miles (468.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.41 one way or $106.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow around Afton and Mostly Sunny near Laramie.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Afton and Laramie. Straight-line distance: 290.96 mi (468.26 km).

Afton

#1 Afton

Town in Wyoming, United States

Population2,071
Coordinates42.7249300, -110.9318700
Altitude1902
CountryUnited States
Laramie

#2 Laramie

City in and county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States

Population32,661
Coordinates41.3113700, -105.5911000
Altitude2184
CountryUnited States
Start: (-110.931871, 42.725045)
End: South 5th Street (-105.590937, 41.31136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 626 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.72 gal
51.95 L · about $53.41
Round trip
$106.82
27.44 gal · 103.9 L
Estimated CO2
121.9 kg one way
Round trip: 243.9 kg / 538 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $53.41 $106.82
Mid-grade $4.23 $58.05 $116.10
Premium $4.55 $62.41 $124.82
Diesel $5.41 $74.25 $148.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wyoming · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Afton and Laramie. The current time is 02:05:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.